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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2007 Kona Kikapu and 2006 Kona Kikapu.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2007 Kona Kikapu42/32/22T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

2006 Kona Kikapu44/32/22T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2007 Kona Kikapu
2006 Kona Kikapu
Overview
Model Year
2007
2006
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Kikapu
Kikapu
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$999.00
$999.00
Colors
Silver
Gold
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona Clump 7005 Butted Aluminum
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted 4" Travel
Fork
Rock Shox Dart 2, 100mm travel
Marzocchi MZ-3, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock
RockShox Bar 2.1, 4" travel
Fox Vanilla, 4" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano mix
Mountain mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera-X
Shimano Acera-X
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
FSA Alpha Drive, 22/32/42 teeth
Truvativ FiveD, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Powerdrive
TruVativ LE
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50
Shimano IG-70 / IG-31 KMC
Pedals
Wellgo LU-A9 w/ Toe clips and straps
Wellgo LU-A9
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes MX-4 brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Hayes MX2 Mechanical disc brakes, Avid Disc FR-5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Th
Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Kona Riser
Kona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Control
Kona Control
Saddle
WTB Laser V Sport
WTB Laser V Sport
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims
Alex ACE-18
Sun Black Eye
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
26 x 2.10" Nokian NBT
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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